Bridging differences through the written word.

For three years, I've hosted a "Bridging Differences" book group in Asheville, meeting at Malaprop's Bookstore once a month to talk about a novel or memoir or piece of nonfiction that grapples with difference of some kind–a different voice, an "outsider," a question of identity in a dominant culture.

Many in the 37days community have asked for a virtual version of this group, a gathering of people around a single book each month and engaged in dialogue around it. Tonight, that group meets for the first time via teleconference (8-9:15pm Eastern / 5-6:15pm Pacific). You're so welcomed to join us. We'll discuss poet Audre Lorde's powerful book of essays and speeches, SISTER OUTSIDER.

Go here for more information and to sign up for the group. You're welcomed to join us for the calls or just read along with us as we navigate the world of diversity in the written word.

(There is a FaceBook group for this virtual book group, if you are so inclined)